Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, Sept 7: Chairing a high level meeting of all the district and sectoral officers of Kishtwar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Shantmanu today took a detailed review of all the major developmental activities pertaining to PWD, PHE, Education, Employment, Health, Power, and Agriculture sectors.
The Additional District Development Commissioner, Kishtwar, A S Chib apprised the Divisional Commissioner regarding ongoing works in various departments and the issues presently being faced by them through a power point presentation.
Going through the details, Shantmanu observed that the issues regarding land acquisition and compensation in PWD, PHE and Education Departments need to be sorted out at the earliest as on account of these problems, the pace of work gets hampered. He directed the concerned officials to work out the modalities in coordination with Revenue Department and expedite the process.
Emphasising the role of self employment schemes, the Divisional Commissioner said that in present economic scenario, major stress on manufacturing and service sectors should be given through these schemes. He directed the Employment, Industries, Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Departments to encourage youth for installation of small scale industries, agriculture production and allied sectors like fish farming, dairies, fruit production and food processing units, as this will not only generate employment but also ease the burden on Government sector. He also stressed for effective implementation of PMGSY, Mid Day Meal, NRHM and other schemes.
Shantmanu called for close monitoring and periodic reviews of all the ongoing developmental works for an efficient and time bound completion.
Later, Shantmanu also met with the representatives of some social and political organisations and listened to their ideas and grievances.